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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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